Belkin F5D7001 user manual Client IP Address, Network Connection Type, Radio State, Signal, Noise

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

(f) Client IP Address

Shows the IP address of the computer. The IP address is obtained automatically by default. You may set the IP address manually through Windows Networking Properties.

(g) Network Connection Type

Shows the current wireless mode the Card is operating in. There are two operating modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. Infrastructure is the most common mode to operate in. Infrastructure mode is used when connecting your PC to a wireless router or a wireless access point. Ad-Hoc mode is used to connect two or more computers together without the use of a wireless router or an access point.

(h) Radio State

Shows whether the radio of your wireless client is enabled or disabled.

(i) Signal

Displays the wireless signal strength in decibels (dBm). The decibel scale is negative, so smaller absolute values correspond to stronger signals (i.e. -20 dBm is stronger than -80 dBm). The signal to noise ratio (SNR) is the difference between the signal and the noise (e.g. if the noise is -80 dBm and the signal is -20 dBm, the SNR is 60 dB); the larger the SNR, the better. In general, connections should have an SNR greater than 20 dBm, or the user may experience poor reliability and/or performance. If the signal is less than -50 dBm, the user should consider repositioning their workstation or Access Point, rotating the Access Point’s antennas, or Limiting their Transmission Rate (described on page _ of the troubleshooting section of the manual), to ensure a reliable wireless connection.

(j) Noise

Displays the intensity of the external noise, on this wireless channel, in decibels (dBm). If the noise is greater than -70 dBm, the user should consider changing the wireless channel used, in their Access Point, to ensure a reliable wireless connection.

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Contents High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkIntroduction Overview Product FeaturesFrequently changing environments Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using HSMDifficult-to-wire environments Compatibility with 802.11b productsLink LED orange Card ConnectorDetachable Antenna Product Specifications Activity LED greenSystem Requirements Package ContentsInstall the Software Installing and Setting Up the CardInsert the Card into the Computer Installing and Setting Up the Card Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and Setting Up the Card Installation is now complete Available Networks Setting Wireless Network PreferencesClick on the Wireless Networks tab Enable Radio Properties Preferred NetworksAdd, Remove System Tray IconComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Any Available Network Access Point PreferredAccess Point Infrastructure Networks Only Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Encryption Keys WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyBit WEP C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessUsing a Hexadecimal Key Changing the Wireless Security Settings Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Type your WEP key in the Network key box Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Radio State SignalClient IP Address Network Connection TypeClick on the Statistics tab Monitoring Data TransferFinding Available Networks in your Area Sprom Format Version Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionClick on the Diagnostics tab Control RegistersLED Test Interrupt TestLoopback Test Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Power LED does not come on Card is not working Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poorTroubleshooting Wireless PCI Card is not Detected by Operating System What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Wireless ComparisonEurope 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 666 Technical SupportFederal Communications Commission Notice FCC StatementInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support

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